2006-12-11 05:50:42 · 12 answers · asked by steve v 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
either male or female should wait until at least 2 years old. for several reasons..If there is going to be health issues, they will normally show up at around 2 years..the vet can exray hips for health at 2 years, and female is mature enough at the heat following her second birthday..
2006-12-11 05:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The AKC requires those ages because those are the average ages most breeds are sexually mature enough to produce puppies, however it is not the age that they are physically or mentally mature enough to be used in a breeding program. These ages are too young for genetic issues to have become apparent, too young for health testing as well as too young to properly care for a litter. A dog should never be bred under the age of 2 regardless of breed but this is particularly true of large/giant breeds such as GSD, Labs, Goldens, Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, etc. These breeds are prone to hip & elbow dysplasia and some of these breeds are also prone to thyroid and heart issues. Genetic testing (OFA/PennHip, CERF/PRA, etc) testing can't be done and certified under the age of two. Also you need to see how the dog is going to mature out and meet breed standard and how temperament is going ot turn out. Many temeprament issues come to light as a dog reaches maturity. So to answer your question the youngest acceptable age is 2 years.
2016-05-23 05:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After the dog has had a OFA rating not done until the dog it two years old.
After the dog has passed a CERF test done each year.
After the dog has earn at the least his CH tilte with AKC or some type of title for working breeds of dogs.
Something to show that this dog is of high enough quailty to be breeding.
2006-12-11 05:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Simple answer? Don't breed. Unless your dog is a perfect specimen of the breed, has undergone all the necessary medical/health screenings and testing and has a stellar pedigree, don't breed.
2006-12-11 06:32:06 · answer #4 · answered by paolaane 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Males are sexually mature at 6 months of age. Females should wait until they are about a year old, to make sure there's no sign of hip dysplasia which is hereditary.
2006-12-11 06:02:22 · answer #5 · answered by The Sarge 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Wait 'til it has a good job and can support its kids! Otherwise, it'll always be asking for money or to borrow the car!
2006-12-11 05:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like to wait until she is 2
some people are ok with the 2nd heat
some people board their girl until she is out of heat.
it is messy any she is really whiney.but I keep mine at home.
I can give you hints on diapers... they chew off ....and plastic,towles, and duct tape lol
2006-12-11 06:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by to tell ya the truth........... 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Sexual maturity is generally reached between the ages of eight to ten months.
2006-12-11 05:59:08 · answer #8 · answered by lieselot h 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
6-8 MILLION dogs enter shelters every year. 25-30% are adopted, and 70-75% are EUTHANIZED.
For every puppy born from your unspayed female, you are literally KILLING a homeless dog in a shelter.
There are enough animals in this world right now for each human to own 5.
SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR COMPANION ANIMALS!
2006-12-11 05:55:07 · answer #9 · answered by Alicia 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Right after it is spayed. Best time ever!!!!!!
2006-12-11 06:11:15 · answer #10 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋